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Highly likely to recommend

03/24/2015

user2357656

Showed me homes

Mike spent an entire afternoon with us - showing us a range of possibilities (different neighborhoods, etc) in our price range....he took interest in what we were looking for and was very helpful in guidings us - Mike was professional, knowledgeable and personable

Highly likely to recommend

01/01/2015

KonaJones

Listed and sold a home

Mike sold our home in two weeks. He was very skillful in communicating our needs and negotiating our terms. He priced our home well and we sold at close to our asking price. Thanks again Mike, your service is greatly appreciated.

Highly likely to recommend

12/25/2014

scardaville

Listed and sold a home

In all our various real estate transactions over the years Mike Figura is quite simply the best agent with whom we have worked. He is incredibly knowledgeable about properties in the area, and works with clients in a patient and professional manner. He has proven to be a great resource on a variety of issues related to purchasing and selling property. Mike's knowledge of the market and his negotiating skills recently enabled us to sell a home at the price we wanted and to purchase a lot for which multiple offers existed. He also resolved, without any prompting from us, a potential utility problem with the lot, saving us thousands of dollars and providing great peace of mind. Mike and his staff are also great help in other ways, such as suggesting first-rate service providers when preparing a home to sell. He is a person of great integrity who will not mislead anyone just to make a sale, and one who truly supports the Asheville community with his generous actions. Simply put, you cannot find a better broker (and person) than Mike. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

09/11/2014

kafka2

Helped me buy home

We found Mike during a perusal of online listings, and are so happy we did. Relocating from Manhattan, we needed someone who knew the market inside and out, and that was Mike. From our initial meeting, to the purchase of our home and acclimation to our new city, Mike was (and continues to be) an invaluable resource. His patience and professionalism during the whole process made the transition for our entire family that much more seamless. Mike is smart, knowledgable, and trustworthy and highly recommended. Less... More

Loved working with Mike. We first connected by phone & felt he would be a good match in helping us find a home in Asheville. We were moving from out of state & weren't able to make but two trips down. Our first trip we spent about a day and a half with Mike looking at homes. He asked a lot of questions to really help understand what we were looking for in a home. He seems to be very plugged into the community and we learned a lot about Asheville from him. That knowledge helped us narrow down to the neighborhood we wanted to be in. We then kept in touch by phone & email as houses came on the market. Mike was always good about staying in contact with us. Once we made an offer on a home, and an older home at that, Mike's expertise was extremely helpful in negotiating after the initial inspection report. We've always lived in older homes but he still brought a lot of things to our attention & helped us negotiate through the purchasing process. Mike really had to be our eyes & ears as we weren't able to make many trips from out of state. We love our house, have lots of great neighbors and are really pleased with our experience with Mike. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

08/01/2014

earl80

Listed and sold a home

I engaged Mike Figura to sell my condo in downtown Asheville after having the condo listed with another agent for 6 months. I decided to switch after not being satisfied with the level of communication with my prior agent. I interviewed several agents but when I met with Mike he had the best presentation, confidence and personality. Mike got me an offer within the first month of being listed, he also got me several other offers and supported me through a unique situation where two separate buyers backed out due to no fault of Mike?s or his firm. The most important part was that Mike was present, supportive and had great communication. When we were negotiating the offer that ultimately led to the sale of the condo Mike provided GREAT advice and recommendation that netted me an additional $4700. I would definitely recommend Mike for any and all real estate needs. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

07/02/2014

nat.dickinson

Helped me buy home

A professional and capable buyer's agent with a strong reputation in the Asheville area. He's a capable negotiator, and handled our contract with authority. He's very active as an agent, but made time for house visits each time we were in the area. We were happy to work with him and the Mosaic team.

Highly likely to recommend

07/02/2014

user00471392

Listed and sold a home

In my experience of having bought or sold 5 homes, Mike Figura is the best agent I have ever worked with. He has impressive local knowledge of the Asheville market and is a true expert on Green homes. He has a high sense of urgency and is extremely responsive and available at all times of day and night. He is NOT pushy as some agents can be. I trust him whole-heartedly and would highly recommend him and use him again in the future.

Highly likely to recommend

05/09/2014

zuser20140323175830161

Helped me buy home

Mike is the consummate professional. He knows his business , he knows the Asheville market, and he is attentive to the desires of his clients. Was especially impressed with his patience and words of wisdom as all family members voiced differing opinions on what we thought we wanted. Bottom line, came out with the right place at the right price and everyone is happy! Thanks Mike

Highly likely to recommend

05/01/2014

user162033

Helped me buy home

We can't say enough about Mike Figura. Purchasing our home, with Mike as our agent, was the most positive experience we've ever had with a realtor. We immediately felt his honesty and professionalism. Mike is truly invested in the community and it showed as he helped us navigate the tricky Asheville real estate market. He does his research and asks good questions. We recently closed on a wonderful home and couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Mike to anyone buying or selling. Thank you Mike! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

03/01/2014

bn2

Helped me buy home

Straight shooter, transparent, knowledgeable, data driven, intuitional. Mike is very professional and pragmatic. He takes his responsibilities as an agent to his clients seriously. He's not afraid to tell help clients with information and analyses, even if that means the client deciding to take a pass on a property, because he's not in the business for just a quick transaction - he's building his business and reputation.

Highly likely to recommend

02/28/2014

user37335034

Helped me buy home

Mike is the best broker you will ever work with. I am a real estate investor who has worked with Mike to purchase three properties in Asheville. I have worked in the Real Estate business for 15 years in the US and Asia. I can say that Mike is the best real estate broker I have ever dealt with in my career. He is honest, professional, friendly, enthusiastic and patient. What is very important is that he shoots straight. He will tell you if a property is not suitable or if the price is too high. On the other hand, he'll tell you if you need to move quickly to get a property he thinks is great. He is not simply looking to make a commission but truly wants to find the right property for you. Mike goes above and beyond in order to deliver you two important things: 1. He finds the right property for your needs and 2. He gets the deal done. In my case, I came to Asheville, like many people, without knowing a lot about the market. Mike listened to me and then steered me in the right direction to get me a great property despite my not understanding the market that well. In addition, he worked to get us a good deal and to get the deal done. Mike is someone you can really trust. In addition, as an investor, I needed help finding service providers for home repairs, etc. Mike not only found us great people but helped me to hire them and describe the work that needed to get done. And he continues to follow up with us to make sure everything is going well. I continue to work with Mike as we expand our business in Asheville and am sure we will maintain a long and fruitful relationship. He continue to work very hard for us as we look for additional investments. I highly recommend that you contact Mike if you are looking for a broker in Asheville. He is fantastic! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

02/08/2014

jweems2

Helped me buy home

We began searching for a home in Asheville a year before we finally found one that fit our needs. Though we had an initial showing with a different agent, we decided , based on previous reviewers comments, to contact Mike Figura to show us around town. As avid Amazon shoppers and Trip Advisor groupies, we believe strongly in the power of consumer reviews. We also understand that everyone has his/her opinion and can express it in a subjective or objective way. We try to exercise caution when purchasing a product or trying a hotel or restaurant based solely on positive or negative reviews, but as you will note, Mike?s reviews are consistently positive and strong. Being from out of state, this increased our confidence in Mike?s abilities and also gave us a pretty comprehensive overview of his work ethic and demeanor. From the first phone call, Mike was friendly, professional and enthusiastic to help us find the perfect house to call home. He took the time to share a meal with us to better understand who we are and what matters to us, not just in a home, but in life. We began seeing homes together in January 2013. When Mike had a conflict, he enlisted the help of his real estate team to accommodate our schedule, as we were only able to view homes on weekends in the beginning. We quickly learned that the market in Asheville is robust and fast-paced. (Potential out-of-state buyers, please note . . . if you find a house that you like, don?t think twice. Make an offer . . . your highest and best!) Mike kept us in the loop on new listings via his on-line portal and sent us updates as new, suitable properties popped up in the MLS. On numerous occasions, we called him up on short notice to schedule a listing for the next, or even same, day. He was always available to help us and very prompt in responding to calls, emails and text messages. After a year and at least a few dozen viewings, we finally closed on a home. Mike?s professional advice and patience were consistent throughout our search. Not only did we find the perfect property for our needs, we also found a new friend in Mike. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

12/20/2013

JaredRutledge

Helped me buy home

If you're looking for a serious agent who will shoot you straight and not blow smoke up your @$$, Mike's the guy. We looked at a lot of houses, and a few he immediately said "you don't want this one." I really appreciated that - I never felt rushed, and it took us a while to find the right property. I never once felt like he was pushing for something that wasn't a good fit just to get his commission. When we did find a great spot, he acted quickly and got me under contract. He navigated me through what proved to be a labyrinthine closing process due to a variance and a subdivision. He answered my dumb texts at 10pm during the closing week and got everything organized. Young, savvy, honest, and in tune with other realtors and service providers. Couldn't have asked for better. Thanks, Mike! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

10/19/2013

anagoge

Helped me buy home

Mike has an in dept knowledge of the local real estate.
He is service oriented placing the client's needs first.
He enjoys working with people & follow-ups in a timely manner.

Highly likely to recommend

10/10/2013

user74694207

Helped me buy home

Mike was a helpful advocate throughout the process of buying a home. He is invested in our local community, as well as very informed about what is going on here. He's easy to work with, flexible, and readily available to answer questions and talk through what can sometimes be a stressful process. He also knows about some listings before they ever get posted. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a house!

Highly likely to recommend

10/05/2013

snell trevor

Listed and sold a home

Mike represented me for the selling of my first home. He was professional and extremely prompt with responses even though I was across the country with a 3 hour time difference. The overall process was positive, and I believe he was able to sell my home for a very good price.

Highly likely to recommend

08/27/2013

user0398720

Helped me buy home

I have been buying and selling properties for over 40 years. I have had the good fortune to have had more positive experience than not. Our recent purchase was of our retirement home - the home we will spend the rest of our lives enjoying. We planned everything just as we had before and were in for an interesting surprise: our lender was holding up our proceeds for closing. Based on their promise, three trucks and a large trailer were loaded at our previous home and we all headed to our new home in Asheville, NC. Upon arriving, we learned that we had to change our closing date, then we were told that we might have to put all our belongings in storage while we waited to close, or worse, had to start all over again with a new home search and lender processing. Mike was on vacation, our sellers were on vacation and we were in a hotel attempting to figure out how everything was going to shake out. Mike took time away from his family's vacation to coordinate with our seller's agent, their closing attorney and he also gave us important plan "B" information. Mike had also helped with all our due-diligence items before our arrival. Without Mike's help this would have been an impossible move. He and his firm went well beyond the call of duty. We owe him a deep debt of gratitude. I have already recommended him to dear friends who will also be moving to the area. I highly recommend his abilities and his teams outstanding coordination. Gary and Linda Bonnell Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

07/21/2013

baysideparadise

Helped me buy home

My husband and I relocated to Asheville and bought our dream home with our realtor Mike guiding us every step of the way. We knew nothing about the area or the market and had only a vague sense of what we wanted. Mike ?got us? right away and patiently worked with us until we found the perfect home. We ended up with a home we love, in the perfect neighborhood, and for the right price. He negotiated our deal like a pro with professionalism and great skill. Mike was truly the dream agent for us: knowledgeable, patient, intuitive, skillful and in high integrity. He worked expertly with the seller to keep the deal in place when the loan was delayed, going above and beyond the call of duty. We will definitely highly recommend him and will use him for all our realtor needs in the future. Thank you, Mike! You are the best!!! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

07/20/2013

user6190544

Helped me buy home

You cannot surpass Mike Figura in terms of state-of-the-art tools to monitor, evaluate, and act upon the best values in Asheville real estate. In a hot market, you had better be equipped to move decisively and confidently. Mike makes that possible because he has helped you properly analyze what can be a confusing array of listings. In a nutshell, he has prepared you to seize the moment. He also has college training in environmentally smart construction techniques, and he understands building materials so that you will not dive into a Money Pit. We had been looking to buy for two months, looking from the Grove Park and Lakeview neighborhoods to South Asheville. When the house that best met our needs appeared in the multiple listings one day at 12:33 p.m., Mike had us inside the house by 2 p.m., had a contract in the hands of the seller by 4 p.m., and had the deal confirmed the next morning. When we returned to the house at 5 p.m. the day the contract was accepted, three realtors and their clients were hovering in the street. Too bad, too late. Mike Figura beat you to the deal. There are some Baby Boomers who cannot fathom a young-looking Mike Figura having the savvy and experience to represent a buyer or seller in a substantial real estate deal. Have you ever checked Mozart?s age when he began writing symphonies and operas? Do you think Bill Gates was ?too young? to create Microsoft? Did you know Mark Zuckerberg had his first million users of Facebook by age 20? Not saying that Mike Figura is Mozart, just pointing out that youthfulness does not necessarily restrict expertise. There are some realtors who can brag of 20 years experience that, unfortunately for them, equates to one year?s experience 20 times. So we have snagged our nearly ideal house in the ideal neighborhood at a better than ideal price. But before we could make a great decision on a new home, we made a great decision on selecting Mike Figura. Bob and Pam Kearney
South Asheville Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

05/15/2013

user7958650

Showed me homes

We are currently in the process of buying our first home. Mike has been extremely helpful and is well connected in the local community, and has relationships with the right lawyers, brokers, etc. Great combination of personable and professional and is willing to meet us where we are. I like that he gives a free energy audit on any home you purchase. Mike is great!

Highly likely to recommend

04/22/2013

user1850225

Helped me buy home

As first time home-buyers, we were new to the process and had many questions. Mike not only answered our questions but he took great care in listening and made sure that we felt comfortable with each step of the process along the way. Mike not only understands the market but also the important community aspects of the area. Mike worked hard to understand exactly what we were interested in and was fantastic in helping us formulate the pros and cons of different options in our budget. We ended up in our dream home and could not be happier. We credit Mike with making our home buying experience such an enjoyable one and helping to make our home a reality. We would recommend him to anyone. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

04/18/2013

user9245948

Listed and sold a home

Our experience with Mike Figura was a very positive one. Not only is he an easy going guy but very detailed and knowledgable about the real estate market. He gave us advice on prepping the home before listing it on the market and knew the right asking price. The home was sold in one day for the full price. We would highly recommend his expertise to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.

Highly likely to recommend

04/01/2013

user7053986

Helped me buy home

Mike is an awesome!!! He made the home buying process as easy as it could be considering I was relocating from the San Diego area! He was generous with his time and efforts when it came to finding/buying the right home in West Asheville. He went above and beyond my expectations! He is down-to-earth, well-informed and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. His integrity and work ethic speaks for itself.

Highly likely to recommend

03/15/2013

user0394468

Listed and sold a home

Mike Figura is an absolutely wonderful realtor. I would recommend him to anyone. Here are the main reasons why I rated him so highly: 1. He sells houses fast. My house was sold within less than two months of being on the market. A house in my neighborhood that is almost identical to mine and roughly the same cost has been on the market over 2 years now. 2. He knows how to stage a home and will help you do it. 3. He brought in a professional photographer and videographer that was able to accentuate the good aspects of the home while minimizing the lesser desired features (such as it's smaller size). The photographer even came multiple times to get the house at its very best sunlight. 4. He marketed the house according the latest research on what sells homes (for example strong internet marketing and a realtor open house). 5. He explained each step of the process clearly and thoroughly. 6. He is exceedingly easy to work with. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

02/04/2013

user781906

Showed me homes

From my first call to Mike, I was impressed with his enthusiasm and knowledge. I talked with several agents before choosing Mike to list our home. We've been very pleased with his professionalism in the sale of our home!
Now we are searching for a property to buy and using Mike as our buyer's agent. He's been helpful in narrowing down the list with his knowledge of construction and familiarity of the Asheville market. He's so efficient and very pleasant to work with.
We highly recommended Mike to anyone buying or selling! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

01/06/2013

user14735573

Helped me buy home

Mike was a pleasure to work with. We had a demanding set of needs, and we never felt pressured as he patiently helped us to identify our priorities and consider options we might otherwise have overlooked. His experience allowed him to speak with authority and trustworthiness on everything involved with the purchase of our home (and beyond ? he even helped contribute to our remodeling plans). He is an approachable, down-to-earth guy who knows the business and comes highly recommended. ?M. Frederick & R. Seal Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

12/07/2012

user5747018

Helped me buy home

Mike is great in every way imaginable. Very knowledgeable of the local market, extremely responsive and understanding, and very easy to work with. Mike represents the best of what a real estate agent can be, honestly. He took the time to get know my family, so that he could better pursue homes that fit our needs and interests. I know that if any of our family or friends need a real estate agent, Mike would be the first person I would recommend.

Highly likely to recommend

11/26/2012

user8959096

Helped me buy home

Many testimonials are written about Mike Figura?s wonderful abilities as a realtor. My experience as a buyer is that he had deep patience with me as I dabbled, looking for a home for more than a year. Then when I decided it was the right time to buy, he provided effective guidance resulting in a purchase agreement within days and closing within weeks. If it weren?t for Mike, I probably would still be wondering about buying. I feel that Mike was respected by all involved--the seller?s realtor, the seller, the banker, the home inspector, the attorney--attesting to his knowledge, integrity and ability to communicate. I know Mike put full effort into making sure I got into the house I wanted, all the while making it very easy for me. I highly recommend Mike as a trustworthy, effective, intelligent realtor. Susan Lake Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

11/25/2012

user869953

Helped me buy home

When we were contemplating a move to Asheville, we read the online reviews and comments concerning real estate agents that had been posted by other buyers and sellers of real estate. The comments about Mike Figura were uniformly positive. We then reviewed Mike's description of his background, and we were impressed by his obvious commitment to the environment, both in his undergraduate education and in his career since graduation. We asked Mike to be our buyer's agent, and we could not be more pleased with him, both as a person and as a highly competent professional. After reviewing numerous online listings of homes for sale in and around Asheville, we sent Mike our "A-list." He prepared a very efficient itinerary of home visits, and we were able to see all of the houses on that list in the course of a day. Mike's insights into the qualities and drawbacks of the various properties were extremely helpful, as was his understanding of the home buying process. Further, because he's quite knowledgeable about home construction and materials, Mike can provide information that other agents (without such in-depth knowledge) can't offer. We focused on a specific house and arranged for a follow-up visit. By that time we were extremely interested in purchasing our number one choice. When we had a follow-up question about an aspect of the house, Mike immediately called the owner, and he learned that two other couples were also quite interested in the house, and that an offer was expected from at least one of those couples. Mike worked with us to structure an offer that ultimately resulted in us purchasing a home. Throughout this process, Mike has been extraordinarily responsive and helpful. He returned calls and texts in record time, and the fact that he stayed on top of the process was, we believe, the reason we were the successful bidders. We would not hesitate to recommend Mike Figura as a buyer's agent, and we are certain he would perform equally well as a seller's agent. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

11/21/2012

user0445162

Listed and sold a home

5 out of 5 for Mike Figura and his Mosaic Realty. We have moved all over the US, dealing with many realtors, and Mike is the best. He thoroughly researched the market, took great pains to understand all the green features of our house, gave us good advice on how best to highlight them, and invested considerable time and resources to develop excellent marketing materials, including pictures and videos. Last but not least,Mike is a great guy, a good communicator and has the highest integrity.

Highly likely to recommend

10/30/2012

user6894362

Helped me buy home

Mike made the home buying process enjoyable and as easy as possible. He guided me every step of the way, and went above and beyond to be available to show me homes, make offers, and for the closing process. Mike is friendly, well-informed about the local market, and a really practical business person. I really enjoyed working with him, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to a friend or use him again.

Highly likely to recommend

10/22/2012

user3868743

Listed and sold a home

We found Mike to be very honest and straight forward. He knows the market in Asheville and can help you get the most out of your property. He was able to get our house under contract in 6 days and now we are the ex-owners! In the future he will be the first person we call if we are buying or selling.

Highly likely to recommend

10/19/2012

user8527806

Helped me buy home

From the first moment I spoke with Mike, I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. Mike did an outstanding job for us. Words cannot express how grateful I am for everything he has done for us. Mike is very thorough, does his homework, and provided us with a thorough review of the Asheville real estate market. In addition, he is one of the nicest agents we have ever dealt with. Dean White

Highly likely to recommend

10/14/2012

ronhalpern

Helped me buy home

As an out of state buyer with significant real estate experience I required an objective
professional to assist me in identifying a house that met my personal and investment criteria. Mike Figura exceeded my expectations for every step of the process.
After providing me with an overview of the Asheville market and its neighborhoods,
we we able to narrow my search to West Asheville as the most appropriate location
for my goals. He selected the houses for us to see that represented my criteria in order to make the process as efficient as possible.
His professional approach to identifying the pros and cons of each house and location helped me to narrow it down to the house I selected for purchase. As a result of his thorough research and analysis I trusted his judgement and advice. Based upon that analysis of the recent sales comps I became comfortable with the valuation and made an offer, which was accepted by the seller.
He was there for every step of the process until and at the closing.
I strongly recommend Mike Figura to anyone looking into the Asheville market. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

10/09/2012

jackkenney1

Helped me buy and sell homes

A relative passed away and her house was located 600 miles from the rest of the family in Illinois. Mike provided some preliminary information regarding the properties in the area and some "ball park" numbers for the us to work with. The attorney handling the estate took over the selling process and chose an agent in his office. However, Mike was right on the money with listing/selling price information and neighborhood facts. His response time was very quick and he had a thorough knowledge of the Asheville area. He would have been the family's choice for the sale of the property. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

10/09/2012

ds8890

Listed and sold a home

Mike has always provided me with clear and honest facts for all my real estate needs. Excellent analysis and clear communication. He works with integrity.

Highly likely to recommend

10/09/2012

user976904

Listed and sold a home

We have worked closely with Mike on several Green Built Homes in West Asheville, and he has been accurate, assertive and relaxed as we work through the complex details involved in designing and building homes in this complex market. He has been an excellent addition to our team.

Highly likely to recommend

10/02/2012

knut_r

Listed and sold a home

Mike earned 5 stars all around! Our house was in great condition so he recommended not to worry about touch up painting or other minor maintenance but focus on staging and decluttering. I think this was excellent advice and made our house show great, according to the other agents. His photographer took great looking photos which made all the difference in making our listing stand out online and attract potential buyers.
We had four offers on the first day of showings and Mike ended up negotiating a higher than asking sales price. I don't think we would've gotten more or sold as quickly with a higher asking price either. This was the smoothest house sale I can imagine thanks to his knowledge of the process and negotiating skills.
On top of all the professional expertise Mike is a great guy and a pleasure to work with! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

09/28/2012

mountainviewnc

Listed and sold a home

I highly recommend Mike! He took over a listing that had been on the market through another realtor for over 2 years and negotiated a contract in months. The property was in a tough location that required some creativity and extra effort. Mike found a special financing program for which the subject property qualified. Using this program Mike was able to secure a contract in a short time. Mike is not a realtor that gets a listing and sits back and waits for another realtor to sell the property. Even in a difficult location Mike found a good marketing tool which he used to close a win/win deal. Job well done Mike! Thanks! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

08/24/2012

user4664584

Helped me buy and sell homes

I interviewed three other realtors before meeting and hiring Mike. He helped me sell my home in the Kenilworth community in a record- breaking 2 1/2 weeks. He then helped me navigate a very complicated situation to purchase the home of my dreams. Mike's skills and knowledge as a realtor are truly impressive, but what sets him apart is the personal care and communication style he brings to his work. He asks insightful questions, listens carefully and communicates clearly. He was always accessible, patient and flexible. He is deeply committed to doing his job well; but even more importantly (to me), he is deeply committed to developing client relationships based on trust, respect and kindness. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

05/16/2012

user1474211

Helped me buy home

We just purchased our home in Asheville, NC and Mike patiently walked through each step with us. Mike Figura was an absolute joy to work with as our buyer's agent. From the beginning, Mike helped us to narrow down housing lists according to our needs and desired locations, he helped us to work with lenders, and walked us through to the closing. We had looked at houses with other agents in the last few years, and never felt cared for --- but Mike was the exact opposite! I cannot express enough how much Mike helped to make our home search and purchase a low stress, fun and creative experience. We felt entirely comfortable working with Mike and he was extremely open and honest with us. His knowledge of building codes, the local housing market and market trends really made us feel safe and secure. We worked out a great purchase price on the home and could not have been happier with Mike. I agree with other posts here: Mike was always available by phone or in person to discuss - and he definitely had our best interests at heart. We felt that he was caring for us and I will recommend Mike to every single person that asks me about real estate! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

03/21/2012

user78216

Helped me buy home

We recently purchased our first home in West Asheville. When we first started the home buying process we were scattered to say the least. After a couple of internet searches, it was clear we needed help. We scoured the internet for agents, reading reviews and checking out websites. It didn?t take long for Mike Figura to rise to the top of our list. His reviews were phenomenal, website thorough and he answered the phone the first time we called. Mike made what could have been a stressful and confusing experience fun and simple. He was completely honest with us; we never felt he was just after a sale. He showed consistent knowledge of this area and market. Mike worked to get us the best house for the best deal and he was honest and fair on all fronts. We never felt that his goal was anything other than to get us in the best house for us as possible. He always answered our phone calls, emails and first-time-home-buyer jitters with respect and in a timely manner. We felt that he truly cared about us and have already recommended him to our friends and family. We will definitely be using Mike when we are ready to buy again! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

03/05/2012

user084625

Helped me buy home

Mike is the first realtor I have worked with who stayed within my price range and geographic area. My closing was difficult due to some insurance issues as I had a house fire in my recent past. Mike came up with many different ideas during the process to allow me to close on the home I wanted. I would recommend (and have) Mike Figura to anyone looking for a home in the Asheville area. He really knows his stuff.

Highly likely to recommend

01/02/2012

ecswilson

Helped me buy and sell homes

Mike helped us buy a home this October and is currently in the process of selling our old home. Given an unusual list of wants and a tight buget, Mike helped us buy the perfect house for us and got us a fantasic price. He is extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for real estate in Asheville.

Highly likely to recommend

12/27/2011

Jeaniebug

Listed and sold a home

"MikeFigura with Mosaic Realty is an energetic, involved, helpful andinnovative agent with new and lucrative ideas. A joy to work with! He even gets along with a grumpy old man who gets too excited sometimes. And he cares about the environment. His marketing techniquesproduced results even in this difficult market. "

Highly likely to recommend

12/14/2011

JGuokas

Listed and sold a home

Mike has been my exclusive listing agent for almost a year now, and continues to impress me and surpass my expectations. He is an honest and compassionate person. He is also diligent and extremely knowledgable about our market. When it comes to negotiations, he is savvy and successful. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Asheville market.

Highly likely to recommend

12/12/2011

MurphyGirl

Helped me buy home

I can't recommend Mike highly enough. I've bought a number of homes over my years and though most of my realtors have been nice, and many have worked with me on my terms, Mike went above and beyond to really listen to us, get to know us and help us find an amazing house that we LOVE! He even handled a situation where my husband and I didn't quite see eye-to-eye on what we were looking for with ease. He talked to us both, listened and gave us excellent advice about what he thought would work best for us and satisfy both our goals...and he was right...we couldn't be happier. We ended up building a house and he worked with us and our builder (which he helped us find) to ensure that the house had all the elements we were looking for and at a fair price. You will be very happy working with Mike...he really is amazing and clearly loves his job! Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

12/06/2011

MOEKHOKE

Listed and sold a home

My wife and I contacted Mike Figura after receiving his advertising in the mail. His market analysis was thorough and well researched. We hired Mike to be our listing agent and he got results! As sellers in a very difficult market, Mike worked professionally and skillfully in marketing and advising us at every step. His ideas and negotiating skills were perfect for our needs and we would highly recommend Mike to sellers and buyers. Thank you Mike. John and Sherry Hoke

Highly likely to recommend

12/06/2011

lakewooddrive

Helped me buy home

Mike was a fantastic realtor from start to finish. The fact that he has a lot of knowledge and experience with construction and green building was a big plus. We had a very hard to find set of criteria and Mike was extremely helpful in focusing our search, and then - Eureka! - after we found what we wanted he helped us do expert due-diligence, and he negotiated a great purchase price, and advised us on our extensive renovation plans.

Highly likely to recommend

12/06/2011

JuliaFoxParker

Helped me buy home

We relocated to Asheville from another city and couldn't have asked for a better home buying experience than with Mike Figura. I could go on and on about his depth of knowledge of the real estate market, city planning trends and structural/environmental issues. What impressed us the most is that there was no obstacle he couldn't overcome. He was professional, personable, well organized and treated us like we were his only clients even though we knew he had many more. Mike was a tiger in negotiating our contract and got us a very attractive deal. If we ever decide to move again, Mike will be our first phone call. Less... More

Highly likely to recommend

12/06/2011

Esther G

Listed and sold a home

I HIGHLY recommend working with Mike. After some not-so-great experiences with realtors, we tried to sell our house ourselves for several months, and I finally realized the benefits of having an agent. Within a month, Mike sold our house at a price we were very happy with. And throughout the process, he was always helpful, kind, and efficient. He's very professional, he knows green building, and he knows how to negotiate on your behalf. I planning on working with him in the future, and I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor in our area. You couldn't do any better. Less... More